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  • Delhi Weather: Capital Recieves Light Rains – Check Full Forecast |

    Delhi Rains: In a much-awaited relief from the heat, national capital Delhi recieves light rainfall. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted another rainy day in Delhi, with a cloudy sky and very light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds throughout the day. The minimum temperature this morning was 31.6°C (88.88°F), and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 39°C (102.2°F). 

    Thunderstorms with rain are forecasted for June 25, 27, and 28, along with a partly cloudy sky and the possibility of thunder lightning on June 26. Additionally, rain or thundershowers are expected on June 29 and 30. 

    “Light to moderate rainfall at a few places, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in Vidarbha and adjoining north Telangana, east Telangana, Rayalaseema, coastal and south interior Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, southeast Rajasthan, East Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and and Tripura, during the same period,” it added.

    Additionally, the IMD also forecast light to moderate rainfall at many places with occasional intense spells accompanied with isolated thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds likely over West Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andaman & Nicobar Islands during next 3 hours.

  • Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall For Maharashtra, Bengal, Karnataka; Check Full Forecast |

    New Delhi: The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) forecasted extremely heavy rainfall over the region of West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya and South Interior Karnataka while districts of Madhya Maharastra, Arunachal Pradesh and Coastal Karnataka can experience heavy rainfall on Monday. 

    The department informed that the regions of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and north interior Karnataka, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may experience thunderstorm accomplished with lightning & gusty wind on June 10. Maharashtra’s Mumbai has already experiencing rainfall for the past few days due to which several parts are causing waterlogging issues. 

    IMD Prediction For Heatwave

    States like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand and some regions of Bihar are likely to experience a heatwave-like situation on Monday, while Odisha can experience hot and humid weather. 
    Madhya Pradesh districts Tikamgarh, Gwalior and Khajuraho experienced severe heatwave conditions on June 9 with more than 43 degrees Celsius.

    Mumbai Is Witnessing Monsoon Vibe 

    Mumbai has started witnessing rainfall after the southwest Monsoon has arrived in advance and will continue over the region of Maharashtra including Mumbai. Thunderstorms and rainfall were reported over regions of Mumbai which caused the waterlogged in several regions of Mumbai.

     

    #WATCH | Maharashtra: Several parts of Mumbai face waterlogging as the city receives heavy rainfall.

    Visuals from the Dadar area. pic.twitter.com/NJcZ2KIf5I
    — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2024

     

  • Cyclone Remal Update Today: Rains Arrive In Bengal Ahead Of Landfall, IMD Issues Warning |

    Cyclone Remal Update: The coastal region of West Bengal today started receiving rains induced by the Cyclonic storm Remal. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of high waves of around 1.5 feet. The IMD issued a severe warning for Bengal’s northeastern region and coastal Bangladesh. The cyclone is likely to make its landfall in Bengal this evening and then it will move towards Bangladesh. A strong wind of up to 135 kmph is likely in the region. Fishermen have been warned to stay away from the coastal areas.

    “Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Severe Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To move northwards, intensify further and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight today as Severe Cyclonic Storm with max wind speed of 110-120 kmph,” said the IMD.

    Cyclonic Storm RemaL over North BoB intensified to Severe Cyclonic Storm about 270km SSE of Sagar Islands(WB). To move northwards, intensify further and cross Bangladesh and adj West Bengal coasts by midnight today as Severe Cyclonic Storm with max wind speed of 110-120 kmph. pic.twitter.com/SpIFmOyUGy
    — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2024

    The Remal cyclone is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by tonight. As per the IMD, the cyclone’s formation was initiated by a low-pressure system over the southwest and west-central Bay of Bengal, which has since intensified into Cyclone Remal.

    Meanwhile, Kolkata Airport Authority and Syama Prasad Mukherjee have announced to suspend operations till the cyclone’s impact subsides. “In view of Cyclone Remal’s impact on the coastal region of West Bengal, including Kolkata, a meeting was held with the stakeholders and it has been decided to suspend the flight operations from 1200 IST on May 26 to 0900 IST on May 27, due to predicted heavy winds and heavy to very heavy rainfall at Kolkata,” Kolkata Airport Authority said in a statement.

    The NDRF said that its teams are fully geared up to tackle the cyclone. “We are fully prepared for the cyclone. If the cyclone hits here, our soldiers are ready to deal with every kind of disaster…Our team is ready for tree falling or flood rescue etc…We are ready to deal with every situation,” said.

    The primary regions affected are West Bengal, Coastal Bangladesh, Tripura, and some other parts of northeastern states. IMD continues to monitor the cyclone’s progression and will provide updates as necessary. The current warning is in effect until May 28, but it may be extended if the situation requires.

  • Weather Update: Rain Alert In Delhi Today As North India Prepares For Scorching Days Ahead |

    New Delhi: Delhi, which has so far been spared from the intense heat, is expected to see a shift in weather patterns soon. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), starting from the second week of April, the entire National Capital Region (NCR), especially Western Uttar Pradesh, will experience rising temperatures. The IMD also forecasts light rain in Delhi on Friday. While heavy rainfall is not anticipated, there will be partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius by April 15. Even nighttime temperatures have started to climb in recent days. On Thursday, several cities recorded day and night temperatures above the seasonal average.

    Delhi’s Weather Outlook Today

    The IMD predicts the possibility of dusty winds this morning, with wind speeds estimated to be between 25 to 35 kilometers per hour. Rain may occur, although clear skies are generally expected. On Wednesday, the maximum temperature recorded was 36.6 degrees Celsius, which is three degrees higher than normal. Thursday saw a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius, also three degrees above the average. Today, the capital is forecasted to have a high of 35 degrees Celsius.

    When Will the Heat Turn Intense?

    The IMD indicates that for the next seven days, Delhi’s maximum temperature will hover around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius. However, after April 15, the heat is expected to become oppressive, causing discomfort. On Thursday, parts of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, some areas of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, nearby northern interior Karnataka, Rayalaseema, southeastern Uttar Pradesh, northern interior Odisha, central Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and southern interior Tamil Nadu experienced maximum temperatures between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius.

    Rain Alert

    According to ‘Skymet Weather’, light to moderate rain is possible in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland over the next 24 hours, and scattered showers are likely in Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. The Western Himalayan region may see light to moderate rain and snowfall. Light rain is also possible in Kerala. Some parts of northwestern and western Rajasthan might experience light showers accompanied by thunder.

    Heatwave Alert Today

    Several parts of Maharashtra are expected to experience heatwave conditions today. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for April 5. Heatwave conditions are also possible in various areas of northern interior Karnataka, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

  • Delhi Weather Today: Delhi-NCR Receives Heavy Rainfall For Second Consecutive Day, Leads To Road Blockages, Waterlogging |

    NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR experienced another bout of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Thursday, marking the second consecutive day of unexpected weather amidst bone-chilling winter temperatures. The downpour, which commenced on Wednesday morning, has led to road blockages and widespread waterlogging across the city, exacerbating the challenges faced by residents already grappling with harsh winter conditions. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the inclement weather is expected to persist throughout the day today.

     

    Delhi-Narela recorded the highest rainfall (25 mm) from 0830 (Jan 31) to 0530 hours (Feb 1): IMD pic.twitter.com/IvNjjVXdv2
    — ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2024

     

    IMD’s Weather Prediction

    According to the IMD, one weather system is currently traversing Delhi, bringing light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds to several areas. Another weather system originating from Rohtak and Jhajjar in Haryana is en route to Delhi, which is likely to bring another round of rainfall and thunderstorms within the next few hours.

    Impact Across the Region

    The heavy rains have affected various parts of the national capital, including RK Puram, Safdarjung, INA market, Sarai Kale Khan, and Lodhi colony, which witnessed substantial rainfall on Wednesday.

    Additionally, regions in the Western Himalayas, such as Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, have also experienced rainfall and snowfall, expected to continue over the next few days due to the influence of western disturbances.

    Regional Forecast and Outlook

    The Regional Meteorological Centre in Delhi has forecasted thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall in specific areas of Delhi and NCR, including Gurugram and Jhajjar in Haryana. Similarly, parts of Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall in the coming days.

    Earlier forecasts by IMD suggested scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi, with isolated to scattered rainfall over Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan between January 31 and February 1.

    Despite the challenging weather conditions, IMD has assured that no cold wave conditions are expected across the country in the next five days, providing some relief to residents amid the inclement weather.